Umkhonto-R
Umkhonto-R
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Basic Information
Name
Umkhonto-R
Designation
Umkhonto-R
Alternate Designation
Umkhonto Block 3?
Equipment Type
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Manufacturer
Denel Dynamics
Date of Introduction
2015
Description
The Umkhonto-R, also called Umkhonto Block 3 or MkIII?, is a new variant of the Umkhonto missile featuring the same physical dimensions of the Block 2 missile and an extended range of up to 20 kilometers. The Umkhonto-R has been designed along with the Block 2 missile for use by Denel's Umkhonto GBL ground-based air defense system. The new missile is being developed for the Phase 2 of South African Army's Ground Based Air Defense System (GBADS) program. It was first test fired in October 2013, at the Denel Overberg Test Range, demonstrating an effective range of 20 kilometers.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
20.0 km
Wingspan
500.00 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Surface-to-Air Missiles
Status
Active
Also Known As
Umkhonto Block 3?
Origin
South Africa
Contractor
Denel Dynamics
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2015
First Flight
October 2013
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter
180 millimeter
Dimensions — Launch Unit Length
3,800 millimeter
Dimensions — Length
3,320 millimeter
Dimensions — Wingspan
500 millimeter
Mass — Warhead
23 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
20,000 meter
Variants
Variant 1
Umkhonto
Variant 2
Umkhonto Block 2
Variant 3
Umkhonto-R
Details
Country of Origin
South Africa
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001076
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
500 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
South Africa
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